The Wedding Sourcebook [Paperback]

Madeline Barillo (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0737300094 | ISBN-13: 978-0737300093 | Publication Date: November 1, 1998 | Edition: 2

From the moment after the marriage proposal to the minute couples say ''I do'', there are hundreds of details to attend to, including whom to invite, when to send invitations, even when to book the church. Barillo offers practical advice.'

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and many couples have no idea where to begin. This sourcebook offers excellent and thorough advice on topics ranging from spreading the news of the engagement to finding a wedding consultant, registering for gifts, wording invitations, hiring a photographer, choosing music, and handling all the stress. Author Madeline Barillo delves deeper into some topics (such as wedding etiquette and customs, hints for saving money on certain items, inviting children, and flower choices) than does Susan Tatsui-D'Arcy's Working Woman's Wedding Planner, but the formality of The Wedding Sourcebook's pristine pages seems to discourage real record-keeping, nor are the checklists and worksheets anywhere near as extensive as those compiled by Tatsui-D'Arcy. In short, if you want comprehensive, nicely written background information on all aspects of wedding planning, this is a good choice; if you want an immediately practical workbook, go with Tatsui-D'Arcy. --Amy Handy --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Brides have numerous planning decisions to face when considering a wedding: this is packed with checklists, illustrations, sample invitations, wedding budget planners - virtually every practical guide a bride will need to plan her occasion. From questions to ask vendors to etiquette issues, this packs in everything but color photos of wedding dresses. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737300094
• ISBN-13: 978-0737300093
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,069,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty. A Lot of "Common Sense" Stuff In Here., March 20, 2002

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njbookworm (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wedding Sourcebook (Paperback)

If I could use decimals, I would have given this a 3.5.

This is a great book for a bride who has never given a moment's thought to planning a wedding. This book covers the super-duper basics of venue selection, clothing, invitations, pre-wedding parties, etc. If you fall into this category, this book will be very useful starting point and, as such, a good investment.

If, however, you are a bride who has already purchased a few wedding books or are a regular on wedding Web sites, this book will likely repeat a lot of information you have already read, without adding any new insights.

Here are a few notes:

- The section on gown selection is quite good. It has easy-to-understand descriptions and line drawings. (If you ever wondered what the heck a "basque waist" is, you'll find it here.)

- Many of the vendors listed in this book are located in California. This can be helpful to California brides.

- The book is very aesthetically pleasing. (The translucent book jacket is an elegant touch.)

- The information on pre-wedding parties (e.g. showers, engagement parties) is pretty simplistic. If you are planning a pre-wedding event, I would suggest looking elsewhere for information.

- This is geared to a bride who would like to have a *very traditional* wedding. If this is not your style, this book will likely not be helpful to you.

5.0 out of 5 stars For the budget-savvy, but classy bride, July 5, 2011

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L-Diva Bride - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Wedding Sourcebook (Hardcover)

I am marrying for the first time and have more class than cash. My main goal is to have the wedding of my dreams without spending my life savings to achieve it. I also wanted to have a unique experience that not only my husband-to-be and I would enjoy, but have it be a day that our guests would talk about for months to come. This book is a great resource to find unique venues, save money on photographers, flowers, wedding attire, and music. It lists great websites to look at to get ideas to tailor your wedding specifically for your taste and personality. When you don't know what to ask a vendor to get the best deal, this book gives insight and direction so that you can get the most bang for your buck. I look forward to using this throughout my wedding planning and to help other friends when they start to plan their big day.